News Release

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Medical Marijuana Armed Robbery Suspects Sought Images Caught on Tape

Los
Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the
public's help in identifying two men who robbed a medical marijuana
store at gunpoint in the Van Nuys Area.

On April 27, 2010 around 1:45 p.m., two men walked into a shop
located at the 13600 block of Vanowen Street. The men posed as
customers when one of them pulled a semi-automatic handgun from his
waistband and pointed it at an employee, demanding money and
property. Both suspects took the employee to the rear of the
store. One suspect held the victim at gunpoint, while the other
gathered property from the store. As the men were trying to leave
the store, they found themselves stuck between two locked doors.
In order to make their escape the suspects shot through a glass
barrier and ran out of the store. Once outside they drove away in
a 2000 model Burgundy Escalade.

The gunmen are described as male African Americans. The first
suspect stands about 6 feet tall and weighs around 185 pounds,
wearing prescription glasses, a blue long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans
and dark-colored shoes. The second suspect is slightly shorter
weighing 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a long brown and
white long sleeve-shirt, dark pants, and brown and white
shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call
Van Nuys Division robbery Detectives Oshea and Flores at
818-374-0074. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls may
be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous
may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters
may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) using a cell phone. All text
messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters can also
go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "web tips" and follow the prompts.